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decide
verb /dɪˈsaɪd/Definition
A2 [I or T] to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities: They have to decide by next Friday. I don't mind which one we have - you decide. [+ to infinitive] In the end, we decided to go to the theatre. [+ (that)] She decided (that) she would retire to the country. [+ question word] I can't decide what to do. He can't decide whether to buy it. The committee decided in favour of (= made a formal judgment to choose) the cheapest option.Decisions and deciding C2 [T] to be the reason or situation that makes a particular result happen: The weather decided the outcome of the cricket match. Tim's mistake decided the game (= caused him to lose).Decisions and deciding
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Synonyms and related words:
- assign verb (CHOOSE)
- be make or break for sb/sth idiom
- be on the horns of a dilemma idiom
- clinch verb (DECIDE)
- clinch verb (WIN)
- clincher noun
- conclude verb (JUDGE)
- conclusion noun (JUDGMENT)
- fish or cut bait idiom
- get it together idiom
- get sth into your head idiom
- have a, some, etc. say in sth idiom
- if/when it comes to the crunch idiom
- judge verb
- sleep verb
- take it into your head to do sth idiom
- take the plunge idiom
- tilt the balance/scales idiom
- top-down adjective
- toss-up noun
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